Chapter 18

Kingston reached over and took the phone from Vivian's hand. His long, slender fingers brushed her palm, leaving a faint tingling in their wake. He quickly withdrew his hand, expression unreadable as he glanced at the screen. He tapped "Confirm" beneath the bolded "Defeat" and exited the game. Vivian pressed her lips together, thinking for a moment before speaking softly. "If you'd like, I could carry you in a game." Kingston raised an eyebrow. "Carry me?" he asked skeptically. His deep, narrow eyes locked onto hers without blinking, as if assessing her skill. The look sparked Vivian's competitive streak. She immediately pulled out her phone. "I'm really good at jungling. Several of my heroes have regional badges." As she spoke, she swiped through her phone, looking for the app to prove her point. But it wasn't there. Only then did she remember she had uninstalled the game long ago. Kingston's intense gaze lingered on her. Seeing her hesitation, he let out a quiet scoff. Th